How Geology Shaped Niagara Falls | Compact Science

Niagara Falls is one of the most recognizable waterfalls in the world and it also happens to be in our backyard. In this episode we explore geology and the erosive power of water that shaped this natural wonder.
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Geared towards children (grade K-6), their families, and anyone with a curiosity of the world around them, Compact Science episodes frame a scientific concept with a signature regional connection that celebrates the science and history of the Western New York and Southern Ontario region. Journey to Niagara Falls to explore geology, discover the chemistry at work in sponge candy, learn how density is the key to lake-effect snow, investigate the role of friction through the sport of curling, and more. New episodes will be released every other Tuesday at noon beginning March 30 through May 25.
Compact Science is funded by The Joy Family Foundation.
A production of WNED PBS and the Buffalo Museum of Science.
Host: Sarajane Gomlak-Green
Producer: Christy May
Editor: Christopher Thomas
Animation: Nathen Schneekloth
Videographer: Jim Zinkowski
Sound: Tami Coleman
Production Assistant: Bailey Critoph
Executive in Charge of Production: David C. Rotterman
Music : Firstcom Music
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